A breezy, good-humoured resort at the foot of Le Morne mountain, on one of the island's best beaches for sunsets.
LUX* Le Morne sits under the mountain on the Le Morne peninsula, and the setting does most of the work. The beach is one of the prettiest on the island, the lagoon has marked snorkelling areas, and the sun drops behind the sea every evening. Rooms are white-shuttered and simple in the best way.
It has a sense of fun that bigger resorts lack. Breakfast and film nights happen in a treehouse by the sea, the café pours proper coffee, and ICI ice cream is made in-house. EAST, the Thai restaurant, and KAWAII, an eight-seat omakase counter, are worth a night each.
It is our value pick for couples and active travellers: you can hike Le Morne, surf, paddleboard or go out by boat to see dolphins. There are no villas or private pools, and the south-west is a long drive from the north's restaurants, so it suits people happy to stay put.
A 42 square metre room with a balcony or terrace, bath, walk-in wardrobe and the resort's pared-back island style.
A 46 square metre suite for two with a double bathtub and furnished balcony, built for sunset watching.
A 57 square metre suite a few steps from the beach, with a bath placed to look out to sea.
Two adjoining sea-facing rooms totalling 120 square metres, the easy option for a family of four.
The Kitchen is the main restaurant and The Beach serves Mediterranean food on the sand. EAST cooks Thai food and KAWAII is an eight-seat Japanese omakase bar; both sit outside the all-inclusive package but come with a food credit. Maison LUX* is the café and aperitivo bar, and ICI makes the ice cream.
LUX* Me Spa offers facials, massages and a coconut body ritual using fruit from the beach palms. There is a fitness centre, yoga and meditation, five pools of which two are heated, and Keen on Green plant-based dishes on every menu.
Families are welcome. PLAY is the resort's kids club, the spa has a menu for children and teens, and Family Suites are made up of two adjoining rooms.
| Restaurants | The Kitchen, The Beach, EAST and KAWAII |
|---|---|
| Spa | LUX* Me Spa |
| Pools | Five, two of them heated |
| Kids club | PLAY |
| Board options | Includes an all-inclusive package |
Le Morne peninsula, south-west coast, Mauritius
A few of the things we plan for guests in Mauritius.
Le Morne Brabant, the basalt mountain on the south-west tip, is a UNESCO World Heritage site: runaway slaves once sheltered on its slopes. A guided hike to the summit takes about three hours return, with a steep, rocky final section. Start at dawn. Below, the lagoon is a well-known kitesurfing spot.
The Black River Gorges National Park protects most of what remains of the island's native forest. Trails lead down through the gorges to waterfalls and viewpoints, and you may see the Mauritius kestrel and pink pigeon, both brought back from the edge of extinction. Hike with a guide in the cooler, drier months.
Île aux Aigrettes is a small coral island off the south-east coast, restored as a nature reserve. Guided walks lead through the coastal ebony forest to see Aldabra giant tortoises, pink pigeons and native geckos. Boats leave from near Mahébourg. It pairs well with snorkelling in nearby Blue Bay Marine Park.
Five nights on the quiet south coast at Bel Ombre, with spa days and walks in the hills, then four nights on the east coast at Trou d'Eau Douce, where the lagoon is calm and a kids club takes the children for the morning.
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